HomeMy WebLinkAbout#09 - Lawn Mowing 2019 contract approval STAFF REPORT
DATE: 6/12/2019
CONSENT
TO: City Council
FROM: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM: Approve 2019 Lawn Mowing Proposal
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
As in 2018, staff is recommending contracting the lawn mowing of city properties out.
The mowing season started prior to myself (Marty Powers) coming on board with the Lake Elmo Public
Works. With minimal seasonal applicants, staff began utilizing Black Rock Property Maintenance LLC
for the 2019 season to insure city properties received the mowing attention needed. Utilizing a mowing
contractor allows public works staff to concentrate on other tasks such as pot hole repair, park
maintenance and sewer/water maintenance. With the shortage of seasonal applicants, utilizing full time
staff for mowing increases our financial impact well above the cost of contracting mowing out. Black
Rock Property Maintenance LLC extended their 2018 price of $40.77 per acre into 2019 with the addition
of several properties not included in 2018
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should council approve the lawn mowing contract for 2019?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
The City received a proposal to extend last year’s contract with the addition of several other location. Staff
is recommending the Council approve the proposal from Black Rock Property Maintenance LLC for the
mowing season of 2019.
Contractor Weekly
Mowing/Trimming
Est Annual Cost
Black Rock Property
Maintenance LLC
$2096.68 $50,320
FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated cost for 26 weeks of contracted mowing is $50,320 (assuming late April to mid Oct service)
OPTIONS:
1. Approve the Black Rock Property Maintenance LLC 2019 Lawn Mowing Service Proposal and
authorize the Clerk and Mayor to sign the contract after review by the City Attorney
2. Deny 2019 Lawn Mowing Services Contract
3. Table 2019 Lawn Mowing Services Contract
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RECOMMENDATION:
“Motion to approve the Black Rock Property Maintenance LLC proposal for 2019 Lawn Mowing
Services and authorize City Clerk and Mayor to sign contract after review by City Attorney”
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